Exercise/Fitness

8/6/2026 |  Planet Fitness Q2 Same-Club Sales Expanded 1.7 Percent (SGB UPDATE) Planet Fitness, Inc. reported earnings were down slightly in the second quarter as total sales grew 7.1 percent and same-club sales improved 1.7 percent. The fitness chain said it continues to recover from significantly lower-than-expected member sign-ups at the start of the year that previously caused it to sharply lower its annual outlook. Planet Fitness maintained its sales guidance for the year.

8/6/2026 |  Planet Fitness Inks New Franchisee to Develop Clubs on Florida’s Gulf Coast (SGB UPDATE) Planet Fitness has signed three new area development agreements with Ian McClure of Gulf Coast Hotel Management that are expected to expand the Planet Fitness brand along the west coast of Florida.

8/4/2026 |  Why Is Everyone Still Walking in Running Sneakers? (Footwear News)   The fitness craze is fueling fresh opportunity in the walking shoe market, but the category is still getting overlooked by some brands and retailers.
“The pandemic changed a mindset in our country, and for the good,” said Dan Ungar, president of Mar-Lou Shoes in Cleveland. “People know that walking is good for them, and it’s quite pleasing to see people come through our door and say, ‘I need a good walking shoe. My friend/doctor told me to try on XYZ shoes.’”

8/3/2026 |  EXEC: Strong Pilates Accelerates U.S. Expansion (SGB UPDATE) Strong Pilates,  the Australian-based high-intensity Pilates concept, announced its continued U.S. expansion with new studios opening across Boston, Charlotte, Los Angeles, Maryland, New York City and Philadelphia throughout 2026, alongside signed franchise agreements that will bring the brand to Miami, Florida; Portland, Oregon; and Charleston, South Carolina in early 2027.

7/31/2026 |  Life Time Hikes FY Guidance on Robust Q2 Results (SGB UPDATE) Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. raised its outlook for the year as earnings for the upscale fitness club operator climbed 30.6 percent in the second quarter on a 13.7 percent revenue gain.
Bahram Akradi, founder, chairman and CEO, stated: “We delivered strong second quarter results, driven by our continued focus on delivering exceptional member experiences across our clubs. That focus is translating into higher engagement, increased utilization of our in-center offerings and continued optimization of our membership mix.